Weekly News 2021

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 26 December 2021

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G’day All.  Happy New Year to all, wishing you all a healthy and happy 2022.

It is that time of year, I must acknowledge all those that contribute to this dit, I appreciate your input as it puts variety into the weekly offering.

Additionally, it is that time of the year when we announce the 2021 LEEUWIN 63 EXJR of the year.  The people who are involved in the vote are those who have received the award in the past ie Schubes, Tom Houldsworth, Mike Hogan, Terry Dack, Brent Balchin, Mick Gallagher and last year Mal Chatfield.

There were 4 candidates considered, however the winner this year is Mike Shepherd.  Shep is a worthy recipient, over the years he has been an active participant in our activities.  In the immediate past, he was instrumental in producing the report from the results of our survey into ‘our time in LEEUWIN’.  This report was a professional document worthy of any Inquiry.  Shep labored on this document for months to achieve this standard.  His commitment to ensure the accuracy of the data has to be commended.  The report was very well received internally and was acknowledged by the RAN Seapower Organisation.   This report is the only record of day to day activity within LEEUWIN completed without bias and not generated because of adverse issues.  Shep volunteered to complete this job after Ken Railton passed on.  I believe he did a marvelous job.  Congratulations Shep.

I have been having a problem for the last three weeks sending emails that belong to the bigpond group.  They have all bounced.  I thought it was fixed last weekend but the rejects continued.  David Lowe has emailed me indicating Telstra are trying to cut or get rid of spam and suggested that may be the reason.  Have to wait and see.  If those of you who have bigpond accounts want to see the Weekly dits please have a look at our website.  The address is above.  If you do not have net access please send me an email.

Listening to radio news tonight the NSW Health Minister Hazzard has indicated all of us should expect to contract COVID.  Is that the news we wanted!!  Conversely, I contacted our nephew to exchange Christmas wishes the other day, he and his partner live in Metropolitan Sydney (he was a Greenie so had plenty of rack time) who has recently contracted COVID, he tells me it feels no more than a minor flu.  Hopefully that translates to how it will affect us.

Put 10 February in your calendar if you intend going to Husky for the VOYAGER Commemoration Service.  Same routine as usual Dinner at the RSL then breakfast the following morning over the road from the pub.  If you do want to join us for dinner and/or breakfast please let me know prior to the events so we can book the tables.

Happy Birthday to Fergie, Warwick, Gavan, Perry and the baby of our group John.  Hope you all have a marvellous day spending your special day with your family and friends. 

David

Ferguson

davlen@adam.com.au

Warwick

Burns

wtburns8@live.com

Gavan

Howard

Perry

Whitehouse

perrywhitehouse@yahoo.com.au

John

Grenfell

Johngrenfell@bigpond.com

Ulverstone 25-27 March 2022. Hopefully all those attending will be wearing their new LEEUWIN name tags.  Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Jack Davey, Bryan and Kay Stapley, Bongo and Jo DiBetta, Russ and Joy Dale, Rick and Lea Avey plus Ron and Bev Giveen intend to be there. That’s 19 of us.  If I have missed your name let me know.

Terry Dack comments:

Tasmanian Spirit just check web site to start the booking process and see the different prices. If taking a motor home with Tagalong car book as additional vehicle.

Seeya

Terry

Thanks very much for your Festive Season emails, we really appreciate them. 

2023 – OUR 60TH YEAR REUNION ‘WAKE’

Could you please indicate whether you are a potential starter. This will give us an idea on how many we need to cater for. Roger for the GC and others for the Sunshine Coast will need this for quoting purposes.

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites. I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity. School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023. I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023. This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup. Just joking.

Are you interested in attending. Irrespective which location we decide on, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together. Are you happy to help.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash. Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank, Poolie and Phil Longdon), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass. Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees as does Jim Harris, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue. Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes. Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island. Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland. Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass. Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold. Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled. Will let you know as further info comes to hand. We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know. Gil Larrson is the most recent to ask. They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available. All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Cost is $15.

Our FB Page needs updating. The most recent pics include Knocker and Marilyn Whyte with me at North Curl Curl Beach and Darby Ashton and Kev Uttley enjoying Christmas cheer. Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

School holidays are early at our place, Sharon our youngest daughter arrived this morning, now we have her and the 4 kids until end of January. Hoping to take them up to Manning Point soon to enjoy freedom. From traffic that is.

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 19 December 2021

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G’day All.  Merry Christmas to all, hope you all have a happy and healthy festive season.

David Lowe writes:

Could you please include in the newsletter a message from myself to all our group and others that read it.

I wish you all less stress and a little more holiday magic this Christmas season.

Take care and be safe.

David Lowe.

I have been having a problem for the last two weeks sending emails that belong to the bigpond group.  They have all bounced.  Should be good now though.  If those of you who have bigpond accounts want to see the Weekly dits please have a look at our website.  The address is above.  If you do not have net access please send me an email.

I was on the phone to Knocker Whyte this afternoon during a storm.  He and Marilyn arrived in North Curl Curl yesterday to visit their son and his family.  Immediately after I hung up Bev and I hopped in the car to do a Christmas drink call with one of my mates at Narrabeen.  We live in a battle axe block with a bit of a driveway, on reaching the road at the top of the drive way I turned and heard a thud on the roof of the car.  Stopped the car immediately and found my front roof rack was torn off the car.  We picked up a power line that had dropped.  Another lucky break in 2021.  Meeting up with Knocker and Marilyn tomorrow morning for coffee.  Unfortunately, it was very sad to hear 3 people lost their lives in this mini cyclone.

Put 10 February in your calendar if you intend going to Husky for the VOYAGER Commemoration Service.  Same routine as usual Dinner at the RSL then breakfast the following morning over the road from the pub.  If you do want to join us for dinner and/or breakfast please let me know prior to the events so we can book the tables.

Happy Birthday to Ted, Ross, Wally, Tom, Henry, Doug and Moot.  Hope you all have a marvellous day spending your special day with your family and friends. 

Ted

Hase

tedhase@aol.com

Ross

Fullarton

rossarian@outlook.com

Wally

Gawne

rgawne@bigpond.net.au

Tom

Kinross

tomkinross22@bigpond.com

Henry

Ptak

hsptak@gmail.com

Doug

Brown

dougbrown5@optusnet.com.au

Moot

Sutton

moot23@bigpond.com

Ulverstone 25-27 March 2022. Hopefully all those attending will be wearing their new LEEUWIN name tags.  Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Jack Davey, Bryan and Kay Stapley, Bongo and Jo DiBetta, Russ and Joy Dale, Rick and Lea Avey plus Ron and Bev Giveen intend to be there. That’s 19 of us.  If I have missed your name let me know.

Terry Dack comments:

Tasmanian Spirit just check web site to start the booking process and see the different prices. If taking a motor home with Tagalong car book as additional vehicle.

Seeya

Terry

2023 – OUR 60TH YEAR REUNION ‘WAKE’

Could you please indicate whether you are a potential starter. This will give us an idea on how many we need to cater for. Roger for the GC and others for the Sunshine Coast will need this for quoting purposes.

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites. I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity. School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023. I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023. This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup. Just joking.

Are you interested in attending. Irrespective which location we decide on, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together. Are you happy to help.

Potential starters are Mal and Rob Chatfield, Darby Ashton, Jim Harris, David and Lola Lowe, Rhonda and Sandy Michels, Moot Sutton and Bev and Ron Giveen. Apologies Jeff and Jenny Wake.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash. Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass. Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees as does Jim Harris, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue. Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes. Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island. Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland. Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass. Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold. Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled. Will let you know as further info comes to hand. We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know. Gil Larrson is the most recent to ask. They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available. All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Cost is $15.

Our FB Page needs updating. The most recent pics are of us enjoying onboard VAMPIRE on Remembrance Day. Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

School holidays are early at our place, Sharon our youngest daughter arrived this morning, now we have her and the 4 kids until end of January. Hoping to take them up to Manning Point soon to enjoy freedom. From traffic that is.

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 12 December 2021

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G’day All.  There appears to be a little confusion about next years function, just to be clear, Bev and I am going to Ulverstone next 25-27 March, to date there are 17 others with the distinct possibility of another 4 who will make the trek also.  Come and join us.

Put 10 February in your calendar if you intend going to Husky for the VOYAGER Commemoration Service.  Same routine as usual Dinner at the RSL then breakfast the following morning over the road from the pub.  If you do want to join us for dinner and/or breakfast please let me know prior to the events so we can book the tables.

Happy Birthday to Boong and Tank.  Hope you both have a marvellous time spending your special day with your family and friends. 

Trevor

Bartlett

T.J.Bartlett@bigpond.com

Tank

Evans

tank.vk4ege@bigpond.com

Ulverstone 25-27 March 2022.  Hopefully all those attending will be wearing their new LEEUWIN name tags.   Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Jack Davey, Bryan and Kay Stapley, Bongo and Jo DiBetta, Russ and Joy Dale, Rick and Lea Avey plus Ron and Bev Giveen intend to be there. That’s 19 of us.   If I have missed your name let me know.  

Terry Dack comments:

Tasmanian Spirit just check web site to start the booking process and see the different prices.  If taking a motor home with Tagalong car book as additional vehicle.

Seeya

Terry

2023 – OUR 60TH YEAR REUNION ‘WAKE’

Could you please indicate whether you are a potential starter.  This will give us an idea on how many we need to cater for.  Roger for the GC and others for the Sunshine Coast will need this for quoting purposes.

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites.  I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity.  School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023.  I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023.  This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup.  Just joking. 

Are you interested in attending.  Irrespective which location we decide on, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together. Are you happy to help.

Potential starters are Mal and Rob Chatfield, Darby Ashton, Jim Harris, David and Lola Lowe, Rhonda and Sandy Michels, Moot Sutton and Bev and Ron Giveen.  Apologies Jeff and Jenny Wake.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees as does Jim Harris, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Gil Larrson is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available. All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Cost is $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying onboard VAMPIRE on Remembrance Day.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

School holidays are early at our place, Sharon our youngest daughter arrived this morning, now we have her and the 4 kids until end of January.  Hoping to take them up to Manning Point soon to enjoy freedom. From traffic that is.

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 5 December 2021

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G’day All. 

Jeff Wake is involved in the future of the ‘Leeuwin Barracks project’.  He has offered to keep us up to speed on the details.

Put 10 February in your calendar if you intend going to Husky for the VOYAGER Commemoration Service.  Same routine as usual Dinner at the RSL then breakfast the following morning over the road from the pub.  If you do want to join us for dinner and/or breakfast please let me know prior to the events so we can book the tables.

Happy Birthday to Geoff, Charlie, Bristles, Gil and George.  Hope you all have a marvellous day spending your special day with your family and friends.  Special thoughts with George who lost his beautiful wife Carol very recently.

Geoff

Toole

Charlie

Stewart

Bristles

Lassau

lyndall.lassau@bigpond.com

Gil

Larsson

gilmourlarsson@bigpond.com

Allan

Pike

vendetta3da@gmail.com

Ulverstone 25-27 March 2022.  Hopefully all those attending will be wearing their new LEEUWIN name tags.   Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Jack Davey, Bryan and Kay Stapley, Bongo and Jo DiBetta, Russ and Joy Dale plus Ron and Bev Giveen intend to be there. That’s 17 of us.   If I have missed your name let me know.  

Terry Dack comments:

Tasmanian Spirit just check web site to.start the booking process and see the different prices.  If taking a motor home with Tagalong car book as additional vehicle.

Seeya

Terry

Fred Howes has added to our reminiscing.  He has provided pics of a membership subscription for 1970/1971 to the Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens Club in Nowra.  I served in ALBATROSS a few times along with a lot of our group and at times belonged to this club.  I am pretty sure I financed a few projects in those days as I used to play the pokies.  Did you join this or a similar club within NSW.  Not sure whether the club scene was big in Victoria then.

2023 – OUR 60TH YEAR REUNION ‘WAKE’

Could you please indicate whether you are a potential starter.  This will give us an idea on how many we need to cater for.  Roger for the GC and others for the Sunshine Coast will need this for quoting purposes.

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites.  I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity.  School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023.  I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023.  This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup.  Just joking. 

Are you interested in attending.  Irrespective which location we decide on, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together. Are you happy to help.

Potential starters are Mal and Rob Chatfield, Darby Ashton, Jim Harris, David and Lola Lowe, Rhonda and Sandy Michels, Moot Sutton and Bev and Ron Giveen.  Apologies Jeff and Jenny Wake.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees as does Jim Harris, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Gil Larrson is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available. All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Cost is $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying onboard VAMPIRE on Remembrance Day.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 28 November 2021

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G’day All.  Pretty quiet week.   The Royal Commission into suicide of ADF personnel and veterans commences tomorrow in Brisbane.  I am looking forward to reading the results.  Watched an interview tonight with Heston Russell.

Have forwarded out the name tags to all with the exception of those I expect to catch up with early next year or those who have contacted me and collectively we have arranged a transfer.  If you do not expect to catch up early next year please let me know so I can forward to you.  Your group is paying for postage.  Could you please confirm your snail mail address.

Happy Birthday to Rod and Lew.  Hope you both have a marvellous day spending your special day with your family and friends.

Rod

King

Lew

Smith

jlsmith39@outlook.com

Gordon Davison

I had a Mri a couple of years ago and I was told I had a tia, yesterday I was told It was a stroke.

I am currently jumping through the medical hoops, full blood tests, brain mri and spinal mri, testing for Parkinson’s and cognitive impairment, should know by 12th February when I get the final results. Otherwise am doing ok.

Cheers

Davo

Ulverstone next year on the last weekend of March ie 25-27.   Starters for to date are Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Jack Davey, Bryan and Kay Stapley, Bongo and Jo DiBetta and Ron and Bev Giveen. That’s 15.   If I have missed your name let me know.  

Terry Dack comments:

Tasmanian Spirit just check web site to.start the booking process and see the different prices.  If taking a motor home with Tagalong car book as additional vehicle.

Seeya

Terry

2023 – OUR 60TH YEAR REUNION ‘WAKE’

Could you please indicate whether you are a potential starter.  This will give us an idea on how many we need to cater for.  Roger for the GC and others for the Sunshine Coast will need this for quoting purposes.

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites.  I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity.  School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023.  I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023.  This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup.  Just joking. 

Are you interested in attending.  Irrespective which location we decide on, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together. Are you happy to help.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Gil Larrson is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available. All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Cost is $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying onboard VAMPIRE on Rembrance Day.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 21 November 2021

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G’day All.  Calling on those who ordered a name tag.  If you want me to deliver them by hand to you at either the Husky Commemoration in February or the Ulverstone bash in March I am happy to do that.  Alternatively, those who wish their’s to be sent by mail could you please confirm your snail mail address.

 

Happy Birthday to Tom, Barry, Peewee, John, Kev, Phil, Charley, Col and Karl.  Hope you all have a marvellous day spending your special day with your family and friends.

 

Tom

Houldsworth

tgh2111@bigpond.com

Barry

Andrew

barryandrew63@gmail.com

Peewee

Petherick

dcpetherick@gmail.com

John

Hunter

Kev

Bock

boggy1947@hotmail.com

Phil

Clements

towdogmack@gmail.com

Charley

Burrows

no record

Col

Mundt

mundtcol@outlook.com

Karl

Csendes

no record

Ulverstone next year on the last weekend of March ie 25-27.   Starters for to date are Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Jack Davey, Bryan and Kay Stapley and Ron and Bev Giveen. If I have missed your name let me know.

2023 – OUR 60TH YEAR REUNION ‘WAKE’

Could you please indicate whether you are potential starters.  This will give us an idea on how many we need to cater for.  Roger for the GC and others for the Sunshine Coast will need this for quoting purposes.

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites.  I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity.  School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023.  I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023.  This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup.  Just joking.  

Are you interested in attending.  Irrespective which way we go, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Rocky Freier and Garry Brazier (2nd Intake) bloody lairizing and showing off.  LOL

 

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

 

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Gil Larrson is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available.  All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Cost is $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying onboard VAMPIRE on Rembrance Day.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

Just for the record and to quash the rumours, I had a minor stroke last weekend which was a bit of a shock.  Saying that, I am good and expect ‘as advised in the stroke literature’ to completely recover.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 14 November 2021

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G’day All.  Remembrance Day on HMAS Vampire

The pic below tells the story from Thursday last.  Bongo and Jo, their daughter Katrina and husband, Spook, Tom and Val, Jack, our host Scott and myself.  Thanks to those who offered their support:  Ted Hase, Schubes, Hoges, Mal Ritchie, Rob Cavanagh, Bryan Stapley, Sandy Powell Toby, Tassy and Rocky.  I think we created a little bit of history.  I think we conducted a service on a Major War vessel flying the AWE and the ANF without any PNF people onboard.  Hopefully we can do it again next year.

Happy Birthday to John, Vic, John, Dave and Phil.  Hope you all have a marvellous day spending this special time with your family and friends.

John

Wright

Vic

Soszynski

John

Stephens

Dave

Hanlon

dehanlon@bigpond.net.au

Phil

O'Meara

no record

Greg Williams attended Des Honess’ funeral on Friday afternoon.  I watched the service online.  Was a fitting service to a bloke who didn’t stop working until he could no more.  Des’ primary employment post Navy was in WA Corrections.  He started in 82 retired for 18 months in 2012 then returned to full time service.  A really good turn up by RSL and Corrections people.

Sandy Powell

8 Nov

Hi Ron as you know I have been having problems with getting around for several weeks of late. I had myself turned into Nowra Hospital on the 9th October, transferred to Wollongong Hospital on Monday morning where I met the team that had been misdiagnosing me. They had been saying to me that the problem with my stump was muscles not infection. The Doctor that I got on the 9th had a test done for infection and guess what l won medical team totally lost. On the morning of 10th Oct after arriving at Wollongong I had the pleasure of telling all the Vascular Surgery team what I thought of them.

Some damage had been done to the area behind my right knee and plastic surgery has been carried out. I hope to be transferred back to Nowra today or tomorrow for Rhab. Needless to say that I will not be in attendance at Rememberance Day

13 Nov

Have improved every day but still in hospital but have been shifted from Wollongong to Port Kembla hospital. Had a new dressing on my stump yesterday and evenone was happy.

Hope final dressing and stichers get removed next Friday then home on a wheel chair. Could be several months before I am back to my prosthetic .

Rocky on VAMPIRE

Re Vamps

AS YOUKNOW I SPENT MANY YEARS ON THIS GREAT SHIP.

MADE A FLAG FOR OUR REFULLING "BREAK AWAY'( which the yanks loved")

Took me a long time in the "forward mess" on the table to do it but it was a work of art, if i do say so myself, got help from the dockside guys to do a template, I did the rest,white background, black bat, blood dripping from the fangs, and our Captain at the time (think it was Lee) Liked it better than me and said it was his

Would not let me have it

I regret that

Ulverstone next year on the last weekend of March ie 25-27.   Starters for to date are Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Jack Davey, Bryan and Kay Stapley and Ron and Bev Giveen. If I have missed your name let me know.

2023 – OUR 60TH YEAR REUNION ‘WAKE’

Could you please indicate whether you are potential starters.  This will give us an idea on how many we need to cater for.  Roger for the GC and others for the Sunshine Coast will need this for quoting purposes.

Roger Collins forwarded this:

Re CRSL and reunion. I raised it at board level and am pretty sure we would not be subject to room hire charges which include set-up etc, however a bit more info if possible, i.e;

Dates, number of events, e.g. meet/greet – dinner etc, and if possible, projected numbers attending.

Thanks Ron and Best Regards

Roger

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites.  I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity.  School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023.  I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023.  This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup.  Just joking. 

Are you interested in attending.  Irrespective which way we go, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Gil Larrson is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available. All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Cost is $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying onboard VAMPIRE on Rembrance Day.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 7 November 2021

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G’day All.  Remembrance Day on HMAS Vampire

Have received notice from Ted Hase and Schubes from the ACT and Mal Ritchie from Goulburn indicating they will not be attending. I have received confirmation of attendance from Bongo, his wife Jo and one of their daughters, attending also are Jack Davey, Spook and myself.  Could you please indicate if you intend to attend?

Bongo reports

"It's on it has officially been approved to be at the Australian National Maritime Museum at 1015, muster at the bows of HMAS Vampire you will need to use the QR code and have proof with you of your Double Vax Result any type hard copy or on your phone these are the only requirements.

Be there around 1015.  Dress of the day is Jackets and Medals.

The hosts will be providing a morning tea on completion of the service.  Note the Museum is not open to the public but the gates to the Wharf will be open and you can move to HMAS Vampire where staff will be in attendance, we will not be allowed into any other part of the Museum, only onto the Forecastle of HMAS Vampire to conduct our service."

MAL RITCHIE

G'day Ron, Please accept my apology for Vampire on Remembrance Day, having just been elected President of Goulburn Sub-Branch I will be doing a service here.

Regards

Mal

CONGRATULATIONS TO MAL on his Presidency

TOBY TURNER

Remembrance Day on HMAS Vampire – many thanks to Bongo for all his hard work to get this Remembrance day event organised.

I was one of the lucky ones that did their ORDS time on such a great ship .. and with such a great captain and crew. Its fitting that the Bat should live on at the museum.

Please accept my apologies for not attending.

Neil (Toby) Turner

Happy Birthday to Rocky, Terry, Peter, Bill, Max and Stev.  Hope you all have a marvellous day spending this special time with your family and friends.

Rocky

Freier

brian.freier@yahoo.com.au

Terry

Coulthard

tcoulthard@bigpond.com

Peter

McMillan

Bill

Healey

Max

Nugent

Stevan

Coll

stevan47@live.com.au

EXPLOSION AT LEEUWIN DECEMBER 1963

Surfie Richards reports:

The explosion and fire was when the Leading seaman told them to use fuel as the branches etc were green and some wet. I do remember the incident well both Des and Grahame Seabrook were wearing nylon stockings ,shorts and the light blue polyester No 8 shirts, which melted onto their skin. Cannot believe that these two young guys didn’t Persue any compensation.

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again, I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function. Then those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.  Starters for Ulverstone to date are Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth and Ron and Bev Giveen.

Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group. 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone. 

Roger Collins forwarded this:

Re CRSL and reunion. I raised it at board level and am pretty sure we would not be subject to room hire charges which include set-up etc, however a bit more info if possible, i.e;

Dates, number of events, e.g. meet/greet – dinner etc, and if possible, projected numbers attending.

Thanks Ron and Best Regards

Roger

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites.  I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity.  School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023.  I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023.  This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup.  Just joking. 

Are you interested in attending.  Irrespective which way we go, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available, $35. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan logo are available. All our gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Cost is $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying our lunch in Norwood SA.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 31 October 2021

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G’day All.  

 

Brian Gorringe forwarded this:  Des Honess

 

Some sad news. Des’ wife Jen , has just posted on Facebook that Des passed away. We were in the same donga at Leeuwin.

Cheers,

Brian

 

If anybody knows any further details please pass on.

 

For those who remember the Christmas Party of 1963.  All of us North Queenslanders and WA people had to remain in LEEUWIN while the vast majority travelled home on leave, I think by train.  Those that remained were tasked to clean up the Drill Hall after the Christmas Party and this included the Christmas tree.  I recall being involved with this evolution.  All the combustible gear was placed together outside near the Athletic track area and someone tried to burn it without success.  Somebody suggested we add fuel to the pile and that would do the trick.  My recollection was the fuel was added, then a period of time elapsed before somebody struck a match.  The new building closest to the Parade Ground shook along with everything else as a result of the explosion.  Des was burnt terribly and spent months in hospital as a consequence of the blast.  To my knowledge he never received any compensation for his injuries.

 

Great bloke, never ever heard him raise his voice.  A very sad loss.

 

Trevor Bartlett reports:

Jim Harris contacted me today and I will see if I can see Dinky Dalton when I ring his son. 

I have been diagnosed with a form of Bulbar Palsy and may not be here within 2 - 5 years. I will keep you up to date if things go downhill.

Many thanks for your weekly news and updates, very much appreciated at this end.

Cheers

Trevor

 

Remembrance Day on HMAS Vampire

 

I have inserted a post in the Face Book page of VAMPIRE indicating the service will be held, otherwise nothing new from last week.  Have received notice from Ted Hase and Schubes from the ACT indicating they will not be attending and have received confirmation of attendance from Bongo, Jack Davey and me.

 

The four ships we completed our ORD’s time in were VAMPIRE, DUCHESS, MELBOURNE and SYDNEY.  There is a fair percentage of us who served in the Daring Class.  I didn’t but would have liked to.

 

Bongo reports

 

"It's on it has officially been approved to be at the Australian National Maritime Museum at 1015, muster at the bows of HMAS Vampire you will need to use the QR code and have proof with you of your Double Vax Result any type hard copy or on your phone these are the only requirements.

 

Note the Museum is not open to the public but the gates to the Wharf will be open and you can move to HMAS Vampire where staff will be in attendance, we will not be allowed into any other part of the Museum, only onto the Forecastle of HMAS Vampire to conduct our service."

 

Bongo has also indicated he is looking at a drinks//food package at an Italian restaurant nearby.  More on that later.  

Could you please indicate if you intend to attend

Happy Birthday to Nicho, Guy, Allen, Marty and Wayne.  Hope you all  have a marvellous day spending this special time with your family and friends.

 

Darrel

Nicholson

learnorburn@hotmail.com.au

Guy

Irwin

Guy.Irwin@cbre.com.au

Allen

Sams

Marty

Edwards

edwardsmartin011@gmail.com

Wayne

Godenzie

wandagodenzie@gmail.com

 

Met up with Fred Howes, Pie and Ros Pieda, Borgo and his wife Lorraine for lunch Thursday week ago; had a marvelous time.  Just so good to catch up.

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again, I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function. Then those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.  Starters for Ulverstone to date are Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich, Tom and Val Houldsworth and Ron and Bev Giveen.

Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.  

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  

Roger Collins forwarded this:

Re CRSL and reunion.  I raised it at board level and am pretty sure we would not be subject to room hire charges which include set-up etc,  however a bit more info if possible, i.e;

 

Dates, number of events, e.g. meet/greet – dinner etc, and if possible, projected numbers attending.

 

Thanks Ron and Best Regards

 

Roger

As you know we haven’t decided on the location as yet although it appears that either the Gold Coast or Bribie Island areas are the favourites.  I propose we have similar formats to previous major functions i.e Meet and Greet Friday; Dinner Saturday evening; farewell BBQ Sunday tied up with some other activity.  School holidays are scheduled for 23 Sep – 8 Oct 2023.  I propose we hold the function from 20 – 22 Oct 2023.  This gives us plenty of time to get over going to Ulverstone and get ready to study the form for the Melbourne Cup.  Just joking.  This Tuesday is the big day.

Are you interested in attending.  Irrespective which way we go, we will need a committee to assist in putting this function together.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

 

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying our lunch in Norwood SA.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 24 October 2021

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G’day All. 

Remembrance Day on HMAS Vampire

I have inserted a post in the Face Book page of VAMPIRE indicating the service will be held, otherwise nothing new from last week.  Have received notice from Ted Hase from the ACT indicating he will not be attending and have received confirmation of attendance from Bongo, Jack Davey and me.

The four ships our group completed their ORD’s time in were VAMPIRE, DUCHESS, MELBOURNE and SYDNEY.  There is a fair percentage of us who served in the Daring Class.  I didn’t but would have liked to.

Bongo reports

"It's on it has officially been approved to be at the Australian National Maritime Museum at 1015, muster at the bows of HMAS Vampire you will need to use the QR code and have proof with you of your Double Vax Result any type hard copy or on your phone these are the only requirements.

Note the Museum is not open to the public but the gates to the Wharf will be open and you can move to HMAS Vampire where staff will be in attendance, we will not be allowed into any other part of the Museum, only onto the Forecastle of HMAS Vampire to conduct our service."

Bongo has also indicated he is looking at a drinks//food package at an Italian restaurant nearby.  More on that later. 

Could you please indicate if you intend to attend

Happy Birthday to Roy.  Hope you have a marvellous day spending this special time with your family and friends.

Roy

Rigg

rssarigg@bigpond.com

Ken Dobbie’s passing

Speaking to Lorraine Dobbie.  Ken died from bone cancer.  He was buried in his Navy uniform and did have a White Ensign to cover the cask.  His ashes will be spread in conjunction with his favourite dog’s ashes at the mouth of the Mersey River.  Ken did request a Dedication plaque at Garden Island Chapel and this will be done ASAP.

ERROL DELANEY writes:

Can't remember if I have given a preference for the 2023 reunion before,

but Jan and I would voter for the Gold Coast.

Have undergone radiotherapy to the chin which has filled my mouth with

ulcers, so I have been surviving on banana smoothies and yogurt for the

last five weeks. I will have to survive on that for another 3 weeks.

The chemotherapy has given me leg ulcers so I reckon the lymphoma may

not kill me but the treatment might. One plus, I am back to my ideal BMI

or the first time in 25 years.

Thanks for all your effort in keeping the group together.

Regards, Errol Delaney

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again, I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function. Then those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.  Starters for Ulverstone to date are Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich and Ron and Bev Giveen.

Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group. 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone. 

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Errol Delaney agrees, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  I enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying our lunch in Norwood SA.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 17 October 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All. 

Remembrance Day on HMAS Vampire

Bongo reports

"It's on it has officially been approved to be at the Australian National Maritime Museum at 1015, muster at the bows of HMAS Vampire you will need to use the QR code and have proof with you of your Double Vax Result any type hard copy or on your phone these are the only requirements.

Note the Museum is not open to the public but the gates to the Wharf will be open and you can move to HMAS Vampire where staff will be in attendance, we will not be allowed into any other part of the Museum, only onto the Forecastle of HMAS Vampire to conduct our service."

Bongo has also indicated he is looking at a drinks//food package at an Italian restaurant nearby.  More on that later. 

Could you please indicate if you intend to attend

From: Scott Grant <scott.grant@sea.museum>
Date: 15 October 2021 at 12:06:52 pm AEDT
To: adb093@bigpond.com
Cc: Neridah Wyatt-Spratt <neridah.wyattspratt@sea.museum>
Subject: RE: REMEMBRANCE DAY ON HMAS VAMPIRE



Dear Anthony

Great to talk with you today regarding HMAS Vampire and thank you for your email below.

Your request has been circulated to ANMM management who are fully supportive of your association’s intentions.

As we discussed this morning on the phone, so long as the guests bring their vaccination certificates, Neridah and I will escort you on board when you arrive. There is a current NSW Govt. limit of 30 persons gathering outdoors, but this may increase closer to the day.

We look forward to meeting you on the day and thank you for interest and ongoing involvement with HMAS Vampire.

Kind regards,

Scott

Scott Grant
ANMM Fleet Manager

0404 231 718

Happy Birthday to Sandy, Ian, Len and John.  Hope you all have a marvellous day spending this special time with your family and friends.

Sandy

Wilson

aaw59973@bigpond.com

Ian

Curwood

silvagrey@hotmail.com

Len

Bodimeade

lenbodi@iinet.net.au

John

Nicholson

Ken Dobbie’s passing

Responses received from the notice I put out

Schubes                      Thanks for this sad advice.  As we all knew he has been sick for sometime & I suppose unfortunately it was inevitable, at least Ken is now free of any pain.   Cheers, Schubes

Quigs                           That’s sad news Ron, another good WM gone from us. Quigs  

Mick Gallagher            Sad news. RIP Sailor. 🙏

Ross Muller                 Sorry to read about the passing of Ken Dobbie. I remember him as being a very affable guy although I had not seen him for many years. The ranks are thinning. Condolences to his family and friends.  Regards Ross

Darby Ashto                ☹ RIP Mate

Nev Barrie                   Tku.

Wally Gawne               Thank you

Received notice from George Pike.  

Hi Ron, it is with great sadness I have to inform you of the passing of the love of my life, Carol

After a sudden heart attack of Friday night she was air lifted to Cairns base hospital but never recovered.

Carol was in a coma with brain injury from lack of oxygen, even though CPR was immediately performed.

She passed very peacefully at 1pm today.

George Pike

You are aware pics of George and Carol were put on our FB page about two months ago when they visited me at Kurrimine Beach.  I also went to their sea change in the scrub around Mena Creed FNQ.  Collectively they built a house and gardens out of the scrub and both were very proud of the fabulous job they did.  Carol was a talented artist, her paintings decorated the walls.  She was so full of life.  They were a devoted couple

I have had a few emails inquiring about producing our own face mask with the LEEUWIN larikan as the decoration.  As the response has been so low i.e only 4 people have indicated they would want them I will not proceed with this.

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again, I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function. Then those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.  Starters for Ulverstone to date are Russ Loane, Doug and Ada Rasmussen, Surfie and Joy Richards, Darryl Genrich and Ron and Bev Giveen.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone. 

Roger Collins has been in contact.  He has been chasing up prices for venues and meal costs on the Gold Coast, in particular Currumbin RSL for our 2023 function.  Roger is very keen on Currumbin.  What do you think?  Roger has forwarded function details, eg menus.  Would you like to see them.  If so, please respond and I will happily forward to you. 

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group. 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  I enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying our lunch in Norwood SA.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 10 October 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  Dave and Helen Ferguson, Rod and Karin Hazell from WA, Jim Harris and me lobbed for an Italian lunch in Norwood on Thursday last.  Despite hacving to wear face masks, the place was packed, the food was terrific.  Would love to go back there.  There is a pic on our FB page.  We had a great time.  I rode a motor bike for the first time in 50 years to get to Norwood from Semaphore Park, bit of a buzz.

I have had a few emails inquiring about producing our own face mask with the LEEUWIN larikan as the decoration.  As the response has been so low i.e only 4 people have indicated they would want them I will not proceed with this.

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again, I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function and those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone. 

Roger Collins has been in contact.  He has been chasing up prices for venues and meal costs on the Gold Coast, in particular Currumbin RSL for our 2023 function.  Roger is very keen on Currumbin.  What do you think?  Roger has forwarded function details, eg menus.  Would you like to see them.  If so, please respond and I will happily forward to you. 

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group. 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics are of us enjoying our lunch in Norwood SA.   Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 3 October 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  Who would like to get together in Adelaide, this Thursday 7 October for lunch around 12ish.  There are currently three starters, Dave Ferguson, Jim Harris and me.  I will await local advice about where to go.  I will notify this by Tuesday.

Jack Davey forwarded this:

‘It is with heavy heart that I tell you of the passing of my wife Carol Ann Davey. Carol finally lost her six year battle with the devious cancer this morning. Truly a wonderful and beautiful person. We were married for 52 years so it hurts.

Warm regards,

John (Jack) Davey’

Our sincere condolences go to Jack and his and Carol’s family.  Carol attended several of our functions.

I have had a few emails inquiring about producing our own face mask with the LEEUWIN larikan as the decoration.  Would you be interested in a mask.

You would probably have forgotten by now but we do have the name tags you ordered earlier this year.  Unfortunately, they are in Sydney. 

Daylight Saving, NRL Grand Final another public holiday (were they around when we were all working) and still school holidays are the hot topics this week, where do you sit?

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again, I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function and those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone. 

Have had a couple of emails indicating non attendance due to the pandemic uncertainty and a few wanting to go.

Roger Collins has been in contact.  He has been chasing up prices for venues and meal costs on the Gold Coast, in particular Currumbin RSL for our 2023 function.  Roger is very keen on Currumbin.  What do you think?  Roger has forwarded function details, eg menus.  Would you like to see them.  If so, please respond and I will happily forward to you. 

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered and if not in the West Bribie Island sound good, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group. 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics show Danny Tiley outside the Yuleba Golf/Bowls Club.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 26 September 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  What a week, a lot of discussion on the Nuclear Subs.  It is fitting this week, there is an article in the Attachment about Vice Admiral Burrell RAN.  I feel confident in thinking this would have been the way he would have proposed for the way ahead for the RAN.

Who would like to get together in Adelaide, say Thursday 7 October for lunch.  Will await local advice about where to go.

On my way south I stopped by at Yuleba to catch up with Danny Tiley.  Besides being the unofficial Mayor of Yuleba Danny has worked tirelessly for his community.  This year he was recognized for his efforts and was awarded the distinction of ‘Citizen of the Year for the District’.  Two pics of Danny standing outside a Toilet Block adjacent the Yuleba Golf/Bowls Club are testament to his good work and dedication.  Congratulations Danny.  The pics are in our FB Account.

I have had a few emails inquiring about producing our own face mask with the LEEUWIN larikan as the decoration.  Would you be interested in a mask.

You would probably have forgotten by now but we do have the name tags you ordered earlier this year.  Unfortunately they are in Sydney. 

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again, I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function and those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.

Have had a couple of emails indicating non attendance due to the pandemic uncertainty and a few wanting to go.

Roger Collins has been in contact.  He has been chasing up prices for venues and meal costs on the Gold Coast, in particular Currumbin RSL for our 2023 function.  Roger is very keen on Currumbin.  What do you think?  Roger has forwarded function details, eg menus.  Would you like to see them.  If so, please respond and I will happily forward to you.

I have received an email which contains ‘a series of documents on the progress of the application to have the DFRDB Commutation effect on our pensions reviewed’.  If anybody wishes to receive this please email me and I will forward the email to you.  rugbyron1@gmail.com 

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group. 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth has suggested the Gold Coast, Roger Collins has been more particular, he has suggested the Currumbin RSL and has provided advice on the amenities, Schubes has supported this venue.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom, Roger and Schubes.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics show Danny Tiley outside the Yuleba Golf/Bowls Club.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 19 September 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

 

G’day All.  School holidays are here again.  A lot of us will have some billy lids to play with for the next few weeks.  Footy seasons are coming to an end as is my time in FNQ.  I begin my trip south tomorrow.  I expect to be in Adelaide arriving on Friday.  I am booked in to have a minor hand op in October. 

I have had a few emails inquiring about producing our own face mask with the LEEUWIN larikan as the decoration.  Would you be interested in a mask.

You would probably have forgotten by now but we do have the name tags you ordered earlier this year.  Unfortunately they are in Sydney.  

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last   weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function and those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.

Have had a couple of emails indicating non attendance due to the pandemic uncertainty and a few wanting to go.

Roger Collins has been in contact.  He has been chasing up prices for venues and meal costs on the Gold Coast, in particular Currumbin RSL for our 2023 function.  Roger is very keen on Currumbin.  What do you think?  Roger has forwarded function details, eg menus.  Would you like to see them.  If so, please respond and I will happily forward to you.

I have received an email which contains ‘a series of documents on the progress of the application to have the DFRDB Commutation effect on our pensions reviewed’.  If anybody wishes to receive this please email me and I will forward the email to you.  rugbyron1@gmail.com  

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.  

 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic is of  George Pike at Innisfail on Vietnam Veterans Day 2021  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August.  

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 12 September 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  Tropical FNQ may be perfect one day and brilliant the next, but the wind doesn’t stop blowing which is a bugger if you want to go fishing.  I said that last week, and the weather stayed the same all week.

You are probably aware I am very keen to hold our major function in Ulverstone next year on the last weekend of March ie 25-27.   I can understand your reaction if you do not think it would be possible due to the COVID situation.  The modelling that is currently being promoted would indicate this function is possible.  Again I get the fact that the key to everybody’s concern about committing to this function is personal safety.  We do not have to have definite numbers yet, but if you consider it safe, would you attend?  Alternatively, do you think we should concentrate our efforts on our 2023 function and those that want to, just turn up and enjoy the gettogether.

Marty Grogan has forwarded a preview on a new publication about the RAN you thought you remembered.  Some details are in the Attachment.

Roger Collins has been in contact.  He has been chasing up prices for venues and meal costs on the Gold Coast, in particular Currumbin RSL for our 2023 function.  Roger is very keen on Currumbin.  What do you think?  Roger has forwarded function details, eg menus.  Would you like to see them.  If so, please respond and I will happily forward to you.

I have received an email which contains ‘a series of documents on the progress of the application to have the DFRDB Commutation effect on our pensions reviewed’.  If anybody wishes to receive this please email me and I will forward the email to you.  rugbyron1@gmail.com 

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.  Ted Hase has reacted to our proposed function next year.  His words are in the Attachment.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic is of  George Pike at Innisfail on Vietnam Veterans Day 2021  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com

News 1963 LEEUWIN of 5 September 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  Happy Father’s Day to all you blokes, hope you have been in contact with all of your children and been able to spend this special day the way you wished.

Tropical FNQ may be perfect one day and brilliant the next, but the wind doesn’t stop blowing which is a bugger if you want to go fishing.  Saying that there has been plenty of time spent on the Bowling Greens.  Quiggs has been away on his regular fishing trip to Steep Point WA with his son and a mate.  They have produced a really good utube of their time there.  Not sure where it is but it looks great.

Roger Collins has been in contact.  He has been chasing up prices for venues and meal costs on the Gold Coast, in particular Currumbin RSL for our 2023 function.  Roger is very keen on Currumbin.  What do you think?  Roger has forwarded function details, eg menus.  Would you like to see them.  If so, please respond and I will happily forward to you.

Talking of football, it appears as if QLD will be hosting Rugby Internationals in the upcoming months.  A marvelous opportunity to watch these games for those that are interested and able to attend.  Tickets go on sale on 1 September.

I have received an email which contains ‘a series of documents on the progress of the application to have the DFRDB Commutation effect on our pensions reviewed’.  If anybody wishes to receive this please email me and I will forward the email to you.  rugbyron1@gmail.com 

Glen Forno asked to see these.  Haven’t heard from Glen for a number of years.

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.  Ted Hase has reacted to our proposed function next year.  His words are in the Attachment.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic is of  George Pike at Innisfail on Vietnam Veterans Day 2021  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 29 August 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  It has been very quiet in FNQ.  Been out fishing a few times, whenever the weather allowed and played a lot of bowls.  On Friday, I went out to George and Carol Pikes’ sea change.  They live not far from Paronella Park on a block of ground adjacent the scrub with the adjacent Canefields Falls as a personal swimming hole.  Very nice and a credit to them the way they worked in building their house and gardens when most of us have put our feet up. 

Does anybody remember Harry Pearson.  Harry was our vintage, he was a DDG Tiff.  Regrettably Harry passed away during the last week.  During our time, he was one of Navy’s best rugby players, he was 10 foot tall, bullet proof, humble, humourous, all round good bloke and good at his job.  He will be sorely missed.

Talking of football, it appears as if QLD will be hosting Rugby Internationals in the upcoming months.  A marvelous opportunity to watch these games for those that are interested and able to attend.  Tickets go on sale on 1 September.

I have received an email which contains ‘a series of documents on the progress of the application to have the DFRDB Commutation effect on our pensions reviewed’.  If anybody wishes to receive this please email me and I will forward the email to you.  rugbyron1@gmail.com

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic is of  George Pike at Innisfail on Vietnam Veterans Day 2021  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 22 August 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  I met up with George Pike in Innisfail on Wednesday to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day.  Among other things George is associated with and represented the Volunteer Bushfire Brigade by dedicating a wreath.  Pics of George are on our FB page, he also placed a wreath on behalf of HMAS CAIRNS.

I have received an email which contains ‘a series of documents on the progress of the application to have the DFRDB Commutation effect on our pensions reviewed’.  If anybody wishes to receive this please email me and I will forward the email to you.  rugbyron1@gmail.com

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic is of  George Pike at Innisfail on Vietnam Veterans Day 2021  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 15 August 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration ceremonies occur this Wednesday.  Hopefully you are in a position where you can participate.  Standfast NSW and other areas that are in Lockdown.  

Mike Shephard has penned an alternate view on acknowledging religions on the Census Form.  It is included in the Attachment.

I met up with Annie Oakley during the week.  We attempted to go fishing but were rained out with a 4 inch deluge overnight.  Intend to try again soon.

Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

Those who have reviewed the article on the MELBOURNE/VOYAGER collision has been well received.  I forwarded it to the ‘Survivors of VOYAGER’ group and they appear to be happy the report is authentic.  If you wish to read it please let me know.

To set the record straight.  The JR Report that you contributed to was a report on what LEEUWIN was like when you were there.  It was not a contest with the Rapke or the DART Report, in context, our report is a genuine reflection on what LEEUWIN achieved and incidentally included contributions from a broader group of people percentage wise than either of the previous reports.  The report is merely a report on LEEUWIN.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Disappointingly, the Dubbo AIF Bowls Carnival scheduled for September 2021 has been cancelled again.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Mick Roberts supports Dave Staines in promoting Yass.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic contains George and Carol Pike at Kurrimine Beach..  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

0410529797

rugbyron1@gmail.com


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 8 August 2021

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G’day All.  Bongo DiBetta has been successful in obtaining permission for our group to lay a wreath in VAMPIRE on 11 November (Remembrance Day).  This is brilliant and Bongo needs to be congratulated in achieving this as the Australian Maritime Museum have a history of tardy responses.  This is an excellent opportunity for all to commemorate this anniversary in a ship of our time.  Hope you can make it on the day.

What a great week of viewing Australians doing what we do well at.  The Olympic team has excelled expectations and deserve every accolade that is bestowed upon them.  I spent more time watching the box this last fortnight than I have in the past.  It was just great.

Those who have reviewed the article on the MELBOURNE/VOYAGER collision has been well received.  I forwarded it to the ‘Survivors of VOYAGER’ group and they appear to be happy the report is authentic.  If you wish to read it please let me know.

To set the record straight.  The JR Report that you contributed to was a report on what LEEUWIN was like when you were there.  It was not a contest with the Rapke or the DART Report, in context, our report is a genuine reflection on what LEEUWIN achieved and incidentally included contributions from a broader group of people percentage wise than either of the previous reports.  The report is merely a report on LEEUWIN.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

 

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September???  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic contains George and Carol Pike at Kurrimine Beach..  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August.  

Cheers

Ron

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 1 August 2021

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G’day All.  Been a quiet week, Mackeral are biting, so been doing a little fishing.

Those who have reviewed the article on the MELBOURNE/VOYAGER collision has been well received.  I forwarded it to the ‘Survivors of VOYAGER’ group and they appear to be happy the report is authentic.  If you wish to read it please let me know.

To set the record straight.  The JR Report that you contributed to was a report on what LEEUWIN was like when you were there.  It was not a contest with the Rapke or the DART Report, in context, our report is a genuine reflection on what LEEUWIN achieved and incidentally included contributions from a broader group of people percentage wise than either of the previous reports.  The report is merely a report on LEEUWIN.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September???  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic contains George and Carol Pike at Kurrimine Beach..  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 25 July 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

 

G’day All.  Caught up with George and Carol Pike at Kurrimine Beach for coffee on Friday morning.  They may be on the road touring the island in the near future.

I have received an account written by a Stoker onboard VOYAGER the night of the collision.  If the report is authentic, he was in the Stokers Mess which was down aft.  It is a good read.  If anybody would like to read it please let me know.  Have asked the ‘Survivors of VOYAGER Association’ if they know anything about it.

Shep is investigating the way ahead to ensure the JR Report is registered as a document.

The report was not meant to be controversial, it merely reflects what you experienced in LEEUWIN.  I have included it in our website, however there is a glich, it is on the site but the page is not showing.  I have asked for assistance.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

 

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic contains George and Carol Pike at Kurrimine Beach.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August.  

Cheers

Ron

 

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 18 July 2021

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G’day All.  Caught up with James Carroll at the Atherton RSL yesterday for lunch and will be catching up with George and Carol Pike at Kurrimine Beach for coffee on Friday morning.

I have forwarded a submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.  Has anybody else?

The JR Report has been received by the Sea Power Centre and one of the historians commented on how well the report was written. (Congrats Shep). Have not received any response from the PM and Defence Minister; guess they have bigger issues to deal with.  Will let you know whether there are any other external comments as they come to hand.

The report was not meant to be controversial, it merely reflects what you experienced in LEEUWIN.  I have included it in our website, however there is a glich, it is on the site but the page is not showing.  I have asked for assistance.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic contains Dave Hanlon and Derek Whyte catching up at Dave’s Brother in Law’s funeral.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ronf

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 11 July 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

 

G’day All.  This week I forwarded our JR report out to some agencies.  Jan Railton and son Peter Railton, Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, NSW RSL President Jessie James, Ziggy Stegall MP, Senator Jacqui Lambie, Navy PR, Navy League Magazine, Admiral Chris Barrie RAN Rtd., Sea Power Centre, DFWA and Allan Jones.   I have received responses from Jan Railton, Jessie James, Senator Jacqui Lambie and the office of Ziggy Stegall MP (not her).  Am waiting to see whether other responses are in the mail.

The report is not meant to be controversial, it merely reflects what you experienced in LEEUWIN.  I have included it in our website, however there is a glich, it is on the site but the page is not showing.  I have asked our carrier for assistance.

An article written by a former Divisional Officer of those that were in Yagan 2 and then Mokare Division in 1963/64 is included.  Hector was an MCD Officer ad of course a contemporary of Ken Railton’s.

 

James Carroll rang today and reports he is well and is on the move.  Congratulations James.  I intend catching up with him in Atherton this Saturday.  For the Writers in our group the Writers function in Mildura has been cancelled.

 

Ross Gowers comments and Surfie Richards has the email list for our group in Victoria.

 

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are not being scheduled.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

 

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pic contains Dave Hanlon and Derek Whyte catching up at Dave’s Brother in Law’s funeral.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August.  

Cheers

Ronf

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 4 July 2021

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G’day All.  Bongo Di Betta has indicated he will be the co-ordinator to arrange the laying of a wreath on VAMPIRE on Remembrance Day.  Thanks Bongo.

As indicated earlier it is now time to promote our JR Survey.  Prior to doing this we would like to invite Jan Railton to read it prior to publication as it was her late husband who promoted it.  Mal Chatfield is helping to find her address.  Do any of you people know how to contact Jan?

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are on hold.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Balaclava Hotel in Cairns and another of Mal Chatfield, Bongo Di Betta and Mal’s son in law Peter Von Spronsen onboard VAMPIRE at Darling Harbour.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ron



Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 27 June 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  Who would like to be the co-ordinator to arrange the laying of a wreath on VAMPIE on Remembrance Day.  You would need to contact and co-ordinate with the Australian Maritime Museum to gain approval and arrange the choreography on the day.  Our group will pay for the wreath and I am happy to help if you like.

Dedication Ceremonies are on hold.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are on hold.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Balaclava Hotel in Cairns and another of Mal Chatfield, Bongo Di Betta and Mal’s son in law Peter Von Spronsen onboard VAMPIRE at Darling Harbour.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good after August. 

Cheers

Ronf


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 20 June 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

 

G’day All.  Tomorrow is the beginning of the winter solstice, beauty, my favourite day of the year, the days begin to get longer.

Who would like to be the co-ordinator to arrange the laying of a wreath on VAMPIE on Remembrance Day.  You would need to contact and co-ordinate with the Australian Maritime Museum to gain approval and arrange the choreography on the day.  Our group will pay for the wreath.

 

You have all received notification of Les Barclay being awarded an OAM for his services to swimming.   Well, further congratulations are in order.  Look at this:  Don Churchward forwarded:

 

‘I don’t know if anyone else has contacted you but we also had another 1963 ex JR in Peter Johnson who was also awarded a OAM in the Queens Birthday Honours List. Pete joined from QLD with me in July “63 and was in Winjan 1 at Leeuwin. He was recognised for the work that he does for Veterans and POW’s. Pete now lives in Geelong and he and I served together on HMAS Perth during the 1st Vietnam deployment.

 

I have been trying to contact the Command Chaplain at Garden Island to determine the status of Dedication Ceremonies.  Unfortunately, the chapel is being renovated and the Ceremonies are on hold.  Will let you know as further info comes to hand.  We have lost a few in the last 12 months.

 

On another topic, I thought that the work that Shep put in on getting the survey together on our time at Leeuwin was excellent and made for interesting reading, I found quite a few comments that I had made in the initial questionnaire in there. I don’t for 1 minute regret being a JR and I’m sure that it turned most of us from boys to men even if we were a little wet behind the ears to start with.

 

Cheers

Don’

 

Pete’s email address is johno@hugonet.com.au

 

Shep has compiled and has forwarded his 2nd draft which is a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  You may have not responded or contributed, but you were there and may have an opinion.  Please let me know if you want to read the document and I will forward to you.  Comments to either Shep at winewort@yahoo.com.au or me at rugbyron1@gmail.com

In the preamble to presenting the report, I was hoping to add that the report had been read by our group and you either agreed it was a fair representation of what you experienced in LEEUWIN or had another opinion.  To date responses have been received from Shirley Rowland, Don, Missie, Pooley, Gary, Max, Brent and Ross; I thank you for your responses.  The survey is attached if you care to read and comment.  This is the last week for comments.

 

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Balaclava Hotel in Cairns and another of Mal Chatfield, Bongo Di Betta and Mal’s son in law Peter Von Spronsen onboard VAMPIRE at Darling Harbour.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.  Shep and Jean Shephard were meandering south from a Sunshine Coast Queensland car club meeting and stopped by for a cup of coffee.  Really good to see them.

Cheers

Ron

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 13 June 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

 

G’day All.  We met up at the Balaclava Hotel in Cairns on Tuesday.  Annie and Jerry Oakley, Ann Maree (Treasurer Edmonton sub-branch), George and Carol Pike, Tom and Val Houldsworth, James Carroll, Bruce Dawson, Bill Waldock and myself.  Had a lovely lunch, took a pic of the group (now on our FB page), told some lies and generally enjoyed ourselves.

Forgot to mention last week, but Monday two weeks ago caught up with Marilyn Fielding.  She is more than a possible for Ulverstone next year.

Shep has compiled and has forwarded his 2nd draft which is a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  You may have not responded or contributed, but you were there and may have an opinion.  Please let me know if you want to read the document and I will forward to you.  Comments to either Shep at winewort@yahoo.com.au or me at rugbyron1@gmail.com

In the preamble to presenting the report, I was hoping to add that the report had been read by our group and you either agreed it was a fair representation of what you experienced in LEEUWIN or had another opinion.  To date responses have been received from Missie, Pooley, Gary, Max, Brent and Ross; I thank you for your responses.  The survey is attached if you care to read and comment.

 

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

 

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

 

Mal has placed the order for the name tags.  He is coming to Sydney in the near future and will leave them with Bongo.  We will exchange as soon as possible.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Our FB Page needs updating.  The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Balaclava Hotel in Cairns and another of Mal Chatfield, Bongo Di Betta and Mal’s son in law Peter Von Spronsen onboard VAMPIRE at Darling Harbour.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.  Shep and Jean Shephard were meandering south from a Sunshine Coast Queensland car club meeting and stopped by for a cup of coffee.  Really good to see them.

Cheers

Ron

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 6 June 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

 

G’day All.  Who has been to Kurrimine Beach, lovely place to be this time of the year, especially if you have webbed feet or a liking for a little precipitation.  Just joking.

Met up with Rocky and Linda Freier who live near Bribie Island during the week, went fishing with Rocky and had a magnificent day on the water.  The hospitality received from the Freir’s was sensational.  Then later on in the week caught up with Disco and Pam Duck in Mackay.  It’s good to be alive.

In two days time, that is Tuesday, we are catching up for lunch at the Balaclava Hotel at 1200ish.  This will be a fun time.  Tom and Val Houldsworth, Bill Waldock, Annie and possibly Jerry Oakley, Sandy and Rhonda Michels, James Carroll, George and Carol Pike and myself are starters.  Please let me know if you wish to attend.  Where are you Charlie?  ‘Photos will be taken’

Shep has compiled and has forwarded his 2nd draft which is a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  You may have not responded or contributed, but you were there and may have an opinion.  Please let me know if you want to read the document and I will forward to you.  Comments to either Shep at winewort@yahoo.com.au or me at rugbyron1@gmail.com

Thanks to Missie, Pooley, Gary, Brent and Ross for their responses.

 

State of Origin this week in FNQ at Townsville.  There are a few of us who live in the area, hope they are able to enjoy the atmosphere.

 

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

 

Mal has placed the order for the name tags.  He is coming to Sydney in the near future and will leave them with Bongo.  We will exchange as soon as possible.

 

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Matelots Bowls Carnival in Forster.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.  Shep and Jean Shephard were meandering south from a Sunshine Coast Queensland car club meeting and stopped by for a cup of coffee.  Really good to see them.

Cheers

Ron

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 30 May 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

G’day All.  I am on the road heading north, currently in Toowoomba with in-laws Anne and Greg, tomorrow meet up with Rocky and Linda Freier near Bribie Island.

Who is in the Cairns area on Tuesday 8 June.  Would you like to meet for lunch at the Balaclava Hotel at 1200ish.  Tom and Val Houldsworth, Bill Waldock, Annie and possibly Jerry Oakley, Sandy and Rhonda Michels and myself are starters.  Please let me know if you wish to attend.  Where are you James?

Shep has compiled and has forwarded his 2nd draft which is a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  It is attached.  Please have a read.  Comments to either Shep at winewort@yahoo.com.au or me at rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Thanks to Missie, Pooley, Gary, Brent and Ross for their responses.

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

Terry Dack advises the same deal which was available this year for the Tasmanian Ferry service will be available for next March when we travel to Ulverstone.  Please let me know whether you want to be a starter.  As discussed earlier this will be a perfect opportunity to travel to Tasmania and catch up with your group.

Each week I publish a Weekly News and Attachment.  Ii enjoy doing it, however, occasionally the emails do not hit.  Sometime they go into your spam folder or go into the ether.  Please let me know if you haven’t received the weekly rag.  Additionally, you can look online at our website (address at top of page) as both documents should have been posted there.

Mal has placed the order for the name tags.  He is coming to Sydney in the near future and will leave them with Bongo.  We will exchange as soon as possible.

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

The Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 was held last week Navy defeated RAAF 51-10 and were beaten by Army 34-21.  Quite disappointing really

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.  The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Matelots Bowls Carnival in Forster.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.  Shep and Jean Shephard were meandering south from a Sunshine Coast Queensland car club meeting and stopped by for a cup of coffee.  Really good to see them.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 23 May 2021

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G’day All.  There are some exciting items in the Attachment.  Comments on the LEEUWIN survey (I expected more and would like to hear your view), DFRDB submission to the Senate on ‘commutation’ and Peter Dutton’s attitude and direction for defence into the future.  Maybe he will cancel the French submarines!!

Who is in the Cairns area on Tuesday 8 June.  Would you like to meet for lunch at the Balaclava Hotel at 1200ish.  Tom and Val Houldsworth, Bill Waldock, Annie and possibly Jerry Oakley and myself are starters.  Please let me know if you wish to attend.

Shep has compiled and has forwarded his 2nd draft which is a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  It is attached.  Please have a read.  Comments to either Shep at winewort@yahoo.com.au or me at rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Thanks to Missie, Pooley and Ross for their responses.

 

Could you please note my email address changed a couple of months ago.  It is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

 

The Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 is being held in Canberra at Duntroon this. week, Navy scored 51 points today to overcome RAAF’s 10.   Navy V Army will be played this Saturday.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Matelots Bowls Carnival in Forster.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.  Shep and Jean Shephard were meandering south from a Sunshine Coast Queensland car club meeting and stopped by for a cup of coffee.  Really good to see them.

Cheers

Ron

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 16 May 2021

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G’day All.  Had a marvelous time in Forster playing bowls.  Doug and Russ are now on a road trip through NSW and Central Queensland to NQ.  Spike has returned to the West, Tom and Val returned to Nowra.  Unfortunately Barry could’nt make it.   Pics are on our FB page and Matelots Association FB page.

Who is in the Cairns area on Tuesday 8 June.  Would you like to meet for lunch at the Balaclava Hotel at 1200ish.  Tom and Val Houldsworth, Annie and possibly Jerry Oakley and myself are starters.  Please let me know if you wish to attend.

Shep has compiled and has forwarded his 2nd draft which is a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  It is attached.  Please have a read.  Comments to either Shep at winewort@yahoo.com.auor me at rugbyron1@gmail.com

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

 

The Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 will be held in Canberra at Duntroon from 22-29 May, Navy V Army will be played on Saturday 29 May 2021.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Matelots Bowls Carnival in Forster.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.  Shep and Jean Shephard were meandering south from a Sunshine Coast Queensland car club meeting and stopped by for a cup of coffee.  Really good to see them.

Cheers

Ron

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 9 May 2021

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G’day All.  There are five of our group in Forster attending the Matelots Bowls.  Pics are on our FB page.

Have received no further correspondence from Boong Franklin.  Has anybody been in touch with him.

I have forwarded the list of names that will be engraved on our name tags to Mal.  We will be purchasing some additional blanks.  If you want one, let me know.  

Shep has compiled a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  His report is now in the final editing stage.  It will be forwarded out to you on completion for comment.  

 

There has been a breakthrough on PERTH’s breakaway song.  Marty Edwards has been in touch, he thinks it was the ‘William Tell Overture’ and now Terry Pitt has confirmed this.

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

 

The Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 will be held in Canberra at Duntroon from 22-29 May, Navy V Army will be played on Saturday 29 May 2021.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics include pics of some of our group at the Matelots Bowls Carnival in Forster.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.  Shep and Jean Shephard were meandering south from a Sunshine Coast Queensland car club meeting and stopped by for a cup of coffee.  Really good to see them.

Cheers

Ron

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 2 May 2021

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G’day All.  Who remembers Phil (Boong) Franklin?  Out of the blue, I received an email from him.  His last known address was in Indonesia.  He remarks on the severity of the Pandemic.  I think the last time I saw him was at our function in Palymra WA in 2009.  Sent the email to Quig’s also as I know he and Boong were mates.

Another of our personalities is have more than a rough trot.  Received this email from Kay Pascoe-Lambert.

‘Kay here Scott’s wife. Can you please take Scott off your mailing list?  He had a stroke just after Xmas which triggered suppressed PTSD and vascular dementia. He is now in care and in a very bad way mentally.  I wish i had known how much he had suppressed over the years but its too late now to help him.  Its all happened so fast.

 

He no longer has his phone and I will be cancelling his account.

 

I am still in touch with russell harwood and dave prest.

 

I will do my best to keep you updated. We have a lot of adjusting to do and its heartbreaking hearing him say he wants to come home but it’s just not possible.

 

Thanks Kay’

 

I have responded on the Groups behalf wishing Lamb Chops all the best.

I have forwarded the list of names that will be engraved on our name tags to Mal.  We will be purchasing some additional blanks.  If you want one, let me know.  

Spoke to Annie Oakley during the week he has recently been elected President of the Edmonton RSL Sub Branch.   He reports there was a good turn out for ANZAC Day.  Congratulations to Annie.

 

Shep has compiled a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  His report is now in the final editing stage.  It will be forwarded out to you on completion for comment.  It will then be forwarded to the PM, Opposition Leader, CDF, CN, Navy Magazine and DFWA and others as seen fit.

 

There has been a breakthrough on PERTH’s breakaway song.  Marty Edwards has been in touch, he thinks it was the ‘William Tell Overture’

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  Barry Andrew, Russ Loane and I are playing and Tom and Val Houldsworth are going to attend to say G’day.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

 

The Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 will be held in Canberra at Duntroon from 22-29 May, Navy V Army will be played on Saturday 29 May 2021.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of the luncheon in Port Adelaide with Fred, Pie, Scarcie, Borgo, Chris and Val Smith, John (our daughter Sharon’s friend) and myself.  Les Allen and myself in Manning Point.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.

Cheers

Ron

 

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 25 April 2021

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G’day All.  Hope you have all commemorated ANZAC Day as you see fit.  I am in Sydney, unfortunately the Dee Why Beach ceremony was cancelled due to COVID which is a bugger.  We had a ‘ticketed’ service at DY RSL in lieu.  Pretty disappointing as DY beach is a brilliant setting and an event I really look forward to.  Later I went up to Mona Vale Bowls club and did a speaking part then played bowls; a pretty good day.

Gary Angel has a point of view on how Veterans are being treated by DVA.  He has suggested some changes.  Are you happy with DVA?  Jeff Wake also forwarded an article on DVA.  If you have a point of view for or against DVA please respond; looking forward to your emails.

Is anybody in contact with Trevor Elias; his email box is full for the third week in a row.  Is he OK?.

Mal has sent me a sample of our name tags, a copy is in the Attachment, have a bo-peep it looks really good.  If you want one, I need to know.  Cut off time for the name tags to be engraved is this week.

Shep has compiled a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  His report is now in the final editing stage.  It will be forwarded out to you on completion for comment.  It will then be forwarded to the PM, Opposition Leader, CDF, CN, Navy Magazine and DFWA and others as seen fit.

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

Still need to know PERTH’s breakaway song.  There are two items in the attachment, we now know HOBART’s and BRISBANE’s.

 

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  Barry Andrew, Russ Loane and I are playing and Tom and Val Houldsworth are going to attend to say G’day.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

 

The Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 will be held in Canberra at Duntroon from 22-29 May, Navy V Army will be played on Saturday 29 May 2021.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of the luncheon in Port Adelaide with Fred, Pie, Scarcie, Borgo, Chris and Val Smith, John (our daughter Sharon’s friend) and myself.  Les Allen and myself in Manning Point.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days during April as he travelled north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during a week in April.

Cheers

Ron

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 18 April 2021

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G’day All.  I haven’t received any funeral details for Max Hart.  Jeff Wake jeffwake@westnet.com.au is the point of contact for Max’s funeral.  My understanding is the date has not been selected yet as the family and authorities are awaiting on the results of the autopsy.  

Sandy Michels has provided the link to Max’s tribute page if you wish to watch the funeral online.  https://etributes.seasons.com.au/etributes/maxwell-hart/

there is conflicting advice                 

This is the link which indicates the ceremony will occur at 1000 on 23 April.

Above is the link for Maxwell Foster Hart's eTribute page.

> 30 minutes prior to the service a button labelled *WEBCAST* will 

> appear

> down the bottom left hand side of the page which once opened will 

> take you

> to the live streaming of the funeral service.

> Again this button will only appear 30 minutes prior and the 

> recording will

> not start until the commencement of the service around 10.00am, 

> on

> 23/04/2021

> It is recommended to *REFRESH* the web page every couple of 

> minutes from

> the service commence time, if a 'Starting Soon' shows on the 

> screen.

> Thanks

> Kind Regards

> Judith Tunstall

> Branch Clerk - Kelmscott

 

Sandy Michels

Thanks very much Ron for the info you sent me and yes he was my Best man at Rhonda and my wedding and I was also his best man at Max and Dee’s wedding. Dee and I spoke for over an hour a few days ago and it brought back a lot of fond memories,

Thanks Ron 

See you soon.

Sandy

 

Shep has compiled a very professional report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  His report is now in the final editing stage.  It will be forwarded out to you on completion for comment.  It will then be forwarded to the PM, Opposition Leader, CDF, CN, Navy Magazine and DFWA and others as seen fit.

Do you ever catch up with any of our group?  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

Still need to know PERTH’s breakaway song.  There are two items in the attachment, we now know HOBART’s and BRISBANE’s.

 

Have received only forty two responses to the note on ‘name badges’ for our group.  The badge will contain the LEEUWIN crest and your preferred name.  This will cost you nothing (except postage if you want it delivered).  Very happy to include wives in this list.  Ask your missus/partner to see whether she would like one.   Could you please respond to me.  This will be the last week I will be taking orders.  We will order additional blank name tags.  If you wish you can then have your name engraved at your expense.

 

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  Barry Andrew, Russ Loane and I are playing and Tom and Val Houldsworth are going to attend to say G’day.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

 

The Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 will be held in Canberra at Duntroon from 22-29 May, Navy V Army will be played on Saturday 29 May 2021.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble favours Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass.  Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Ted Hase agrees with Tom and Roger.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of the luncheon in Port Adelaide with Fred, Pie, Scarcie, Borgo, Chris and Val Smith, John (our daughter Sharon’s friend) and myself.  Les Allen and myself in Manning Point.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Sandy Powell visited Manning Point for a few days this week as he travels north to commemorate ANZAC Day with his shipmates who he served with in HOBART.  We had a pleasant interlude.  Les Allen stayed in Old Bar and I caught up with him for coffee during the week.

Cheers

Ron

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 11 April 2021

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G’day All.  I haven’t received any funeral details for Max Hart.  Max was Sandy Michels best man.

Shep has compiled the report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  In one instance he has compared the questions contained in our survey with other more formal reports of the past.  His report is now in the final editing stage.  It will be forwarded out to you on completion for comment.

Do you ever catch up with any of our group.  When you do, please take a pic and send it to me for our FB page.

Still need to know PERTH’s breakaway song.  There are two items in the attachment, we now know HOBART’s and BRISBANE’s.

Have received only thirty nine responses to the note on ‘name badges’ for our group.  The badge will contain the LEEUWIN crest and your preferred name.  This will cost you nothing (except postage if you want it delivered).  Very happy to include wives in this list.  Ask your missus/partner to see whether she would like one.   Could you please respond to me.  Would be happy also if you told me you didn’t want one as I don’t want to die wondering.

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  Barry Andrew, Russ Loane and I are playing and Tom Houldsworth is going to attend to say G’day.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

Not sure now whether the Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 has been cancelled.  Will investigate.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.  The most recent pics are of the luncheon in Port Adelaide with Fred, Pie, Scarcie, Borgo, Chris and Val Smith, John (our daughter Sharon’s friend) and myself.  Les Allen and myself in Manning Point.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and again this last week on his way to the Lauriton Ukele meeting.  Hoping to catch up with Sandy Powell later in the week as he travels north.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 4 April 2021

http://hmas-leeuwin-1963.com/

 

G’day All.  Vale Max Hart:

‘Ron, I am writing this on Max Harts computer, I am his wife Dee.   Unfortunately, I have to inform you that Max passed away Thursday 1st April 2021.’  

Max was a great bloke, always willing to contribute, always positive and happy, he will be sorely missed.

Happy Easter to all, unfortunately not happy for Dee Hart, her immediate and extended family and all Max’s mates.

 

Sox Stocking responded to PERTH breakaway song indicating ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’ might be the breakaway song, have now received further correspondence.  Thanks again Sox for your response.  Nothing would have been said had you not reacted.   Well I have now been reliably informed by Ken Dobbie (see under), Rod Hazell and Sandy Powell who have stated emphatically that ‘Ghost Riders in the sky’ was HOBART’s.  Still need to know PERTH’s breakaway song.  Was our group out of the posting cycle for Vietnam in PERTH?

 

‘The "breakaway song" Ghost Riders in the Sky is most definitely that compiled and still used to this day by Hobart. A flag was manufactured showing an angry looking Casper the Ghost. The flag images are in green reflecting on a statement made by Hanoi Hanna that the Hobart operated mystical like a ghost as it appeared on the North Vietnam coast to attack and then disappeared rather like a ghost. The green colour adopted on the flag was reference to the RAN's shipside grey which when compared with the US navy's colour appeared to be a shade of green. The flag is now in the possession of Hobart 111 and is used for all RAS activities.

Cheers

Ken D’

 

You may recall we as a group have been trying to locate Gerry Bandy for the last ten or so years.  Well he has been found, he is living in SW West Australia.  Norm Friebe who lives in Victoria, initiated this search; Rod Hazell, a good mate of Gerry’s who lives in the West went down and said G’day.  Rod reports Gerry is active and well.

 

Have received only twenty seven responses to the note on ‘name badges’ for our group.  The badge will contain the LEEUWIN crest and your preferred name.  This will cost you nothing (except postage if you want it delivered).  Very happy to include wives in this list.  Ask your missus/partner to see whether she would like one.   Could you please respond to me.

 

Shep has compiled the report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  In one instance he has compared the questions contained in our survey with other more formal reports of the past.  Because of the flood in the Mid North Coast we have had to postpone our meeting.  We are going to meet in the coming weeks to discuss the contents of his findings and the distribution of the report.

 

Again, thanks very much for your kind words and offer of assistance for my fishing shack in Manning Point.  Davo offered to give me his wood working tools.  What a marvelous offer.  Thanks again Davo.  Saying that, I am slowly putting it all together.

 

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  Barry Andrew, Russ Loane and I are playing and Tom Houldsworth is going to attend to say G’day.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

 

The Dubbo AIF Carnival is being held again in Dubbo this year in September.  Do you want to play.  If you do, please let me know and I can send you the details.

 

Not sure now whether the Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 has been cancelled.  Will investigate.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of the luncheon in Port Adelaide with Fred, Pie, Scarcie, Borgo, Chris and Val Smith, John (our daughter Sharon’s friend) and myself.  Les Allen and myself in Manning Point.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and amongst other things got washed out and evacuated from the park.

Cheers

Ron

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 28 March 2021

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G’day All.  Have had another uninteresting week, cleaning up the mud from the fishing shack.  Surprisingly some of the electrical gear works although it was underwater.  Les Allen has returned to Newcastle area, he was in Manning Point until Saturday morning.  I have been busy with a credit card at Bunnings as all my electrical tools that were submerged have not responded to CPR.   Thank you very much for your good wishes.  It has just started raining again.  Bugger.

Sox Stocking responded to PERTH breakaway song:

I seem to remember the song that was played on breakaway on the Perth during the 1968/69 tour to Vietnam was “Ghost Riders in the Sky”? Could be wrong, but!!

Cheers,

Sox

Have received only sixteen responses to the note on ‘name badges’ for our group.  The badge will contain the LEEUWIN crest and your preferred name.  This will cost you nothing (except postage if you want it delivered).  We need to know:

  • Who would wear it; and
  • who would like one

Could you please respond to me.

Shep has compiled the report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  In one instance he has compared the questions contained in our survey with other more formal reports of the past.  Because of the flood in the Mid North Coast we have had to postpone our meeting.  We are going to meet in the coming weeks to discuss the contents of his findings and the distribution of the report.

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  Barry Andrew, Russ Loane and I are playing and Tom Houldsworth is going to attend to say G’day.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

Have information to hand which indicates the Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 has been cancelled.  Bugger.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.  Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis. You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available. Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived. All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging. Shirts are $30, caps are $15.

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.  The most recent pics are of the luncheon in Port Adelaide with Fred, Pie, Scarcie, Borgo, Chris and Val Smith, John (our daughter Sharon’s friend) and myself.  Les Allen and myself in Manning Point.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963 The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and amongst other things got washed out and evacuated from the park.

Cheers

Ron




Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 21 March 2021

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G’day All.  Been an interesting week.  Have met up with Les Allen this weekend in Manning Point.  Had lunch with Fred Howes, Pie Pieda, Dave Scarce, Chris and Val Smith and Borgo at Port Adelaide on Tuesday.  Spoke to Nifty Neville and Glen Butler when I was in Adelaide and have been speaking to Sandy Powell about DFRDB Commutation over the weekend.

 

Manning Point has been inundated with rain and water from the Manning River, we have been flooded out of the caravan park and were evacuated to private accommodation sharing with 6 others.  The Bowls Club is the SES station.  All good here just stranded.

 

Sandy brought to notice that the Federal Government will be discussing DFRDB Commutation tomorrow along with the proposal for a Royal Commission into Veteran’s suicide.  Two topics that interest me.  Must admit I don’t think a Royal Commission will achieve anything more than making a lot of lawyers rich.  I think picking the right Commissioner would realise a better result.

 

This would have been the weekend we would have been celebrating in Ulverstone.  Russ and Joy Dale met up with Rick and Lea Avery and have forwarded some pics to show us.  I am looking forward to 12 months time when I intend to be there hopefully sharing with you.

 

Have received only nine responses to the note on ‘name badges’ for our group.  The badge will contain the LEEUWIN crest and your preferred name.  This will cost you nothing (except postage if you want it delivered).  We need to know:

  • Who would wear it; and
  • who would like one

 

Could you please respond to me.

 

Shep has compiled the report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  In one instance he has compared the questions contained in our survey with other more formal reports of the past.  We are going to meet in the coming weeks to discuss the contents of his findings and the distribution of the report.

 

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  Barry Andrew, Russ Loane and I are playing and Tom Houldsworth is going to attend to say G’day.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

 

Have information to hand which indicates the Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 has been cancelled.  Bugger.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of the luncheon in Port Adelaide with Fred, Pie, Scarcie, Borgo, Chris and Val Smith, John (our daughter Sharon’s friend) and myself.  Les Allen and myself in Manning Point.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.  Les Allen came up in March and amongst other things got washed out and evacuated from the park.

Cheers

Ron

 

  • Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 14 March 2021
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    G’day All.  Mal Chatfield is working on a good quality ‘name badges’ for our group.  The badge will contain the LEEUWIN crest and your preferred name.  This will not cost you anything (except postage if you want it delivered).  We need to know:
  • Who would wear it; and
  • who would like one

 

Could you please respond to me.

 

Will anybody beside Russ and Joy Dale be in Ulverstone between Friday 19 to Sunday 21 March.  If you are going to be there, please contact Russ and Joy.

 

Shep has compiled the report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  In one instance he has compared the questions contained in our survey with other more formal reports of the past.  We are going to meet in the coming weeks to discuss the contents of his findings and the distribution of the report.

 

Bev and I are in Semaphore Park a suburb of Adelaide.  During this coming week we are hoping to catch up with Fred Howes, Pie and Ros Pieda, Fred’s mates Borgo, Chris and Val Smith and Dave Scarce.   We expect to be returning to Sydney Wednesday week.

 

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

 

Have information to hand which indicates the Interservice Rugby carnival for 2021 has been cancelled.  Bugger.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of our group in Husky at the Husky Pub then at the Club JB (nee Husky RSL)  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron

 


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 7 March 2021

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G’day All.  Will anybody beside Russ and Joy Dale be in Ulverstone between Friday 19 to Sunday 21 March.  If you are please contact Russ and Joy; their details are in the Attachment.

 

Shep has compiled the report on the JR Survey.  It makes very interesting reading.  In one instance he has compared the questions contained in our survey with other reports of the past.

 

Bev and I travelled to Semaphore Park a suburb of Adelaide over the weekend, via Bendigo (to watch the grandkids play in an inline hockey competition between Victoria and SA).   We expect to be returning to Sydney Wednesday week.

 

The Matelots Bowls carnival is being held in Forster NSW for ex sailors and their spouses/partners, scheduled to start play early Sunday morning 9 May concluding on the evening of Thursday 13 May at the Presentation dinner.  If you wish to participate contact me as I am the Secretary.  This is a real fun carnival, no money, just trophies.  No stacked teams.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of our group in Husky at the Husky Pub then at the Club JB (nee Husky RSL)  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron

 

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 28 February 2021

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G’day All.  Just repeating, have been having a problem with my bigpond email account (it will not send emails).  Have now set up the gmail account, my email address is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

Welcome to the best season of the year – Autumn.  Two months gone from this year already.  

 

Met up with Gary Angel, his goat Benji and his hound Bear on Wednesday, amongst other interests, Gary is an advocate for James Cook of the ENDEAVOUR and is also pretty keen on Darby Allan.  Gary is going to do another article on Darby during Darby’s service during WW1.

 

Have been in contact this week with Sandy Powell, James Carroll plus Wally and Robyn Gawne.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of our group in Husky at the Husky Pub then at the Club JB (nee Husky RSL)  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron

 

Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 21 February 2021

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G’day All.  Have been having a problem with my bigpond email account (it will not send emails).  Have now set up the gmail account, my email address is rugbyron1@gmail.com

 

James Carroll is going back into surgery pretty soon.  He is hoping for a quick recovery so he can still go to Tasmania in March.  All the best James.

 

Have spoken this week by phone with Russ Loane, Norm Friebe, Rocky Freier, Sandy Powell and Jaffa.  Russ – Lawn Bowls, Norm – trying to locate Jerry Bandy.  Rod Hazell spent some time, some years ago trying to locate him without success.

 

To reiterate – Ulverstone 2020 has been postponed until March 2021.  If you didn’t receive notice earlier it is probably in your Spam or similar name folder.

 

Gary and Bernadette Angel have produced an article on TINGIRA boy William Evan Allen.   This bloke is a legend, he has slipped under the radar of most but not the Angel’s.  Have a read, if you have a comment please contact Gary, his email is included.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/  Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of our group in Husky at the Husky Pub then at the Club JB (nee Husky RSL)  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 14 February 2021

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G’day All.  We had a good turnout for our annual pilgrimage to Husky this year.  Successfully ate our way through the three meals, lunch dinner and breakfast at three different venues.  The banter was up to its usual high standard as was the company and the quality of the meals.  Les Allan and Ted and Fiona Hase attended for the first time this year this year.   Mick Gallagher handed the LEEUWIN 63 JR of the year trophy to Mal Chatfield vide Bongo (who is going to the Gold Coast in April).   The ceremony in VOYAGER Park was professionally conducted by personnel from CRESWELL lead by the Padre.  Tom and Val Houldsworth again provided a wreath on behalf of our group and Tom presented it.  There were 7 VOYAGER survivors in attendance, included in this number was the Bosuns Mate who was in the Wheelhouse at the time of the collision.   Ray and Rosalind Cattermole, Schubes and Marian Schubert, Sandy Powell, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Mick Gallagher, Hoges and Jilly Hogan, Bongo and Jo DiBetta, Russ and Georgina Nelson, John and Lyn Hatchman, Les Allen, Shep and Jean Shephard, Spook Cairns with his family (Banjo, Jesse, Charlie, Rebecca Cairns and Joshua), Ted and Fiona Hase and Ron Giveen.   Received calls from Hector Hart and Rod Hazell when we were there.  Have also received apologies from Bristles and Lou Lassau. 

 

Had coffee with Bristles and Lou plus Lou’s sister Rosalind and brother in law Peter this morning in Harrington.  They were up from the South Coast.  Unfortunately I forgot to take a pic to include on our FB page.

 

James Carroll is going back into surgery pretty soon.  He is hoping for a quick recovery so he can still go to Tasmania in March.  All the best James.

 

Have spoken today by phone with Rod Hazell and Les Allen.  Yesterday with Bruce Pollock, Gary Angel and James Carroll.

 

Gary and Bernadette Angel have produced an article on TINGIRA boy William Evan Allen.   This bloke is a legend, he has slipped under the radar of most but not the Angel’s.  Have a read, if you have a comment please contact Gary, his email is included.


Have you received from me the deposit you made for Ulverstone 2021 yet.  There are several outstanding.  Did you want to leave it for next year?  Just send me your bank details and I will credit it.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of our group in Husky at the Husky Pub then at the Club JB (nee Husky RSL)  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 7 February 2021

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G’day All.  The programme for this week in Husky is:

 

Wednesday 1200ish lunch at Husky Pub   I will be arriving about 1230ish depending on Sydney traffic.  Good for a meet and greet and an opportunity to talk about future functions.

 

Dinner 1830.  They are not taking bookings, however I have been told there will be no problems seating us together.  I will be there from 1800 and arrange some tables.  Make sure you sign our attendance book.

 

Dress smart casual (make sure you keep an eye on the weather for Wednesday night as it can be chilly and it has been known to be wet)

 

Am expecting - Mike and Jean Shephard, John and Lynne Hatchman, Schubes and Marian, Moot Sutton, Sandy Powell, Spook plus 5, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Russ and Georgina Nelson, Ted and Fiona Hase, Bongo and Jo DiBetta, Mick Gallagher (with JR Shield), Ray and Roz Cattermole, Hoges and Jilly, Les Allan and myself are starters.   

 

Received this from Mal and Robyn Chatfield

Please accept my apologies as I can’t attend the service as I am having a surgical procedure on the Friday before and specialist appointments Monday and Tuesday.
Cheers mate
Regards
Mal

Have you received from me the deposit you made for Ulverstone 2021 yet.  There are several outstanding.  Did you want to leave it for next year?  Just send me your bank details and I will credit it.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of Gary Angel with his pets, his hound and his travelling goat.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  250 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, chilled out around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 31 January 2021

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G’day All.  Put Wednesday 10 Feb in your diary for Husky.  It is only 11 days away.  Make a holiday of it, lovely place to be this time of the year.   Mike and Jean Shephard, John and Lynne Hatchman, Schubes and Marian, Moot Sutton, Sandy Powell, Spook, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Russ and Georgina Nelson, Ted and Fiona Hase, Bongo and Jo DiBetta, Mick Gallagher (with JR Shield), Ray and Roz Cattermole and myself are starters.   Let me know if you want to attend for dinner at Club JB and/or breakfast at corner cafe.  

 

Hope you all enjoyed Australia Day, it is a pretty quiet affair in Manning Point.  Lots of flags and people with Ozzie tattoos and of course parties, but no activities that are formally organized.

 

Have received one comment on Shep’s work on the JR Survey.  Mal Ritchie words are in the Attachment.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of Gary Angel with his pets, his hound and his travelling goat.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  150 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights in January, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the river, buggerised around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 24 January 2021

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G’day All.  Put 10 Feb in your diary for Husky.  It is only 18 days away.  The state borders are clear, I think.  Staying in Manning Point, not watching much TV, just vegging out is pretty good, just doesn’t put me in touch with current affairs.   Mike and Jean Shephard, John and Lynne Hatchman, Schubes and Marian, Moot Sutton, Sandy Powell, Spook, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Russ and Georgina Nelson, Ted and Fiona Hase and myself are starters.

 

Have received no comments on Shep’s work on the JR Survey.  I thought there were some very interesting responses.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Glenn Summerhayes would like Bribie Island. Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of John Hatchman hitting the Golf Trail and two pics of the get together at the Hero of Waterloo on Friday 13 November.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  150 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan came up and spent a few nights last week, we had a little fish as the seas were big as a consequence of the cyclone in the north, put the little tinnie in the water, buggerised around the shack for a couple of days, had a few convivials and had a good time.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 17 January 2021

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G’day All.  Put 10 Feb in your diary for Husky.  It is only 25 days away.  Mike and Jean Shephard, John and Lynne Hatchman, Schubes and Marian, Moot Sutton, Sandy Powell, Spook, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Russ and Georgina Nelson, Ted and Fiona Hase and myself are starters.

 

Have received no comments on Shep’s work on the JR Survey which was included last week in total.  I thought there were some very interesting responses.

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of John Hatchman hitting the Golf Trail and two pics of the get together at the Hero of Waterloo on Friday 13 November.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  150 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.  Mike Hogan is planning to come up for a few days this week.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 10 January 2021

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G’day All.  For those of you who may be still keen to go to Tassie in March; the Tasmanian Government has offered free/discount travel for those driving and with vans.  If you want any further info check the website.  I hadn’t ordered the shirts, deadline was today, so will now wait until this time next year to put in the order.  Nearly had to put a slash through the year on our banner as I have had it in being updated.  The people who are doing the job live in the Northern part of the Northern Beaches and have not been able to work.  He was worried we needed the banner this week and rang me not long after I released the email postponing the function.  We had a win there.

 

Thanks very much to Terry Dack, Mal Chatfield, Bongo Dibetta and Stoney Bourke for all their hard work trying to put this function together.  Hopefully they will put their hands up for next year.  I have received confirmation from Stoney indicating he will still be happy to help us again.

 

Put 10 Feb in your diary for Husky.  Mike and Jean Shephard, John Hatchman, Schubes, Moot Sutton, Sandy Powell, Spook, Tom and Val Houldsworth, Russ and Georgina Nelson and myself are starters.

 

Shep’s work on the JR Survey is included this week in totlal  Really good reading.  

 

Thanks to Boong for following up Col Mundt.  Have sent him an email.

The seven past recipients of the LEEUWIN 63 JR of the year have been at work again.  This year there were 8 blokes nominated and as you may know the award cannot be won twice.  Some new names, some who have contributed continually over the life of our group.  A diverse group who still help to keep us together.  This year’s winner is a bloke who rang me in 2002 and asked if we would like to combine the two intakes who joined LEEUWIN in 1963 into a group.  He then was instrumental in organizing the next two major functions at the Gold Coast 2003 and 2005 where he had positive assistance from his wife Robyn and family.  In 2003 we opened a bank account, from then until now he is the co-treasurer of our group.  In 2020 he came forward and put his name up to be part of the committee for the Ulverstone Wake in March 2021.  Of course I am talking about Mal Chatfield.  On behalf of the previous winners we congratulate you on the award and thank you for your contribution.  The presentation date will be promulgated

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Stan Church thinks anywhere in Queensland.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of John Hatchman hitting the Golf Trail and two pics of the get together at the Hero of Waterloo on Friday 13 November.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  150 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.

Cheers

Ron


Weekly News 1963 LEEUWIN of 3 January 2021

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G’day All.  We have escaped the Lockdown after 17 days.  The northern part of the Northern Beaches has at least another week inhouse.  I came up to Manning Point this morning.

 

Put 10 Feb in your diary for Husky.  Mike and Jean Shephard, John Hatchman, Schubes, Moot Sutton, Sandy Powell, Spook, Tom and Val Houldsworth  and myself are starters.

 

ULVERSTONE 19-21 MARCH 2021

 

Please send me your shirt size and whether you want long or short sleeve ASAP, I intend order during the week commencing 10 January.

 

Friday 19 Meet and Greet – Buttons Brewing

Saturday 20 Dinner – Bass and Flinders Motel

Sunday 21 BBQ Lunch SHROPSHIRE Park

 

We will be providing all EXJR’s who attend a chambray shirt.  Please send me your preference of short or long sleeve (they will have a pocket and the LEEUWIN logo with 1963) and size.  We will need a few months turnover time for the Chambray shirts, so if you are attending and want a shirt please forward your size.  If you don’t want a shirt, could you also please let me know.

 

Of course, with another cluster infection occurring, it makes one think of where are we going and in our group’s view, is it safe to go to Ulverstone in March.  The positive consequence of this cluster in my view relates to the NSW Government strengthening its resolve to constrain the International aircrews to 2 Sydney motels which also includes NSW Police Security to keep tabs on them.  This should close the loop on Airline crews being able to travel independently.  Ergo Ulverstone is still very doable.  I have booked accommodation, travel and car hire.  I took out a little insurance on the air fares.

 

Shep’s work on the JR Survey is included (partially) this week (responses to questions 5 and 6).  Really good reading.  If you haven’t contributed to the survey as yet and want to, please let me know.  Shep is happy to accommodate the late responses.

 

Has anybody been in contact with Col Mundt.  Col was in the FAA, I am surprised nobody is in contact with him.  Have received ‘return to sender’ on the snail mail Newsletter that was forwarded out. If you have either a mobile phone number or an email address could you please forward to me, or contact him yourself and ask him to get in contact with me.  I have caught up with Henry Overmars.

 

The article about ‘Athletics’ at LEEUWIN created interest. I received several emails from participants and spectators.  Reminiscing.

 

The working committee for the wake in Ulverstone is Mal Chatfield, Bongo Di Betta, Terry Dack, Stoney Bourke (assisting) and Ron Giveen.  

The cost for the 3 functions is $75 a head.  Please pay by 31 January 2021.  Details of our account are:

 

LEEUWIN 1963

BSB       032 003

Account Number  307469

 

This is a low cost series of functions.  If COVID 19 prevents our attendance the money will be refunded.  This is also the case for accommodation as the Motel people are aware of travel conditions.  I suppose what I am saying is if you have withdrawn from attending because of the COVID travel uncertainty and haven’t planned any other activity please tentatively rethink Ulverstone.   I am confident we will enjoy ourselves and want you to be there to share it with us.  Had a yarn with Fred Auty on Chritmas Day, he indicated he wants to be a starter for Ulverstone.

The seven past recipients of the LEEUWIN 63 JR of the year have been at work again.  This year there were 8 blokes nominated and as you may know the award cannot be won twice.  Some new names, some who have contributed continually over the life of our group.  A diverse group who still help to keep us together.  This year’s winner is a bloke who rang me in 2002 and asked if we would like to combine the two intakes who joined LEEUWIN in 1963 into a group.  He then was instrumental in organizing the next two major functions at the Gold Coast 2003 and 2005 where he had positive assistance from his wife Robyn and family.  In 2003 we opened a bank account, from then until now he is the co-treasurer of our group.  In 2020 he came forward and put his name up to be part of the committee for the Ulverstone Wake in March 2021.  Of course I am talking about Mal Chatfield.  On behalf of the previous winners we congratulate you on the award and thank you for your contribution.  The presentation date will be promulgated

Have received proposals for the location of our 2023 60th anniversary bash.  Rocky Freier has suggested Bribie Island (seconded by Ross Gowers, Tank and Poolie), John Miscamble, Brisbane, Terry Dack thinks Fremantle/Perth should be considered, Spook Cairns thinks Melbourne should be the place to be, Dave Staines has offered to head up the organizing committee if we pick Yass and Tom Houldsworth and Roger Collins have suggested The Gold Coast.  Mal Chatfield has suggested the Sunshine Coast, however he is also happy for Bribie Island.  Do you have a point of view?

If anybody wants one or a couple of ‘larikan and/or Serving under two Ensigns’ stickers please let me know.   Bob Stupple is the most recent to ask.  They don’t cost you anything as the cost of the sticker and postage will be covered by our group.

 

Have built the Navy Rugby Web site.  The address:  https://www.ranrugby.com/   Those that played in LEEUWIN in 63 or elsewhere in the 60’s and 70’s or beyond may be interested.

Kaye Slotboom is interested in collecting data for anybody who is suffering from Asbestosis.  You may contact her on kaye.slotboom@icloud.com

If you want a polo shirt, size XXL there is one available.  Caps with the LEEUWIN larikan design have arrived.  All the gear is at cost price and our group is paying the postage and packaging.  Shirts are $30, caps are $15. 

Face Book – Our FB Page needs updating.  Send in your pics for publication.    The most recent pics are of John Hatchman hitting the Golf Trail and two pics of the get together at the Hero of Waterloo on Friday 13 November.  Want to include your pics on this site please send them to me rugbyron@bigpond.com or Nev Thomas on unicom05@bigpond.net.au the site address is https://www.facebook.com/LEEUWIN1963  The easiest way for the non Facebook people to look at our pics and posts (if you do not have or do not want a FB account) is to go to our website and click on the link at the top of our page.

If anyone is travelling through Molong NSW, remember Jim Clegg and Liz have the only motel in that town. bookingsmolongmotorinn@gmail.com   Good way to catch up.

Give your mates a ring, send an SMS or an email, (and tell me about it) I am sure they would appreciate it.  

Bev and I have purchased a ‘fishing shack’ at Manning Point.  It is an old onsite van in the Weeroona Caravan Park (pet friendly).  The Manning River one side, the Pacific Ocean the other.  150 metres to launch the boat and 500 metres to the Bowling Club.  Bev probably won’t spend a lot of time there as she is looking after her horse.  I intend commuting from Dee Why as often as possible.  If you are going past Taree, give me a call, the chances of me being at Manning Point will be good.

Cheers

Ron